notary public; examination; repeal

Added a mandatory requirement for witnesses and those submitting written comments to declare whether they received compensation for their testimony.

Required municipalities to send direct mail notifications to military airports and facilities regarding zoning changes that might affect noise or safety levels.

Updated the process for adopting zoning recommendations to allow governing bodies to skip a second hearing if no objections are raised, while preserving the right to hold a hearing upon request.

Established a new protest mechanism where a 20% property owner vote against a zoning change requires a 3/4 governing body vote to pass.

Added a ban on enacting emergency zoning measures for land not owned by the municipality, requiring a 30-day waiting period.

Mandated that rezoning for open space or agriculture cannot occur without the landowner's written consent.

Clarified the definition of 'zoning area' to include areas within 150 feet of the affected property.